Eligibility Requirements

• Passport: You will need a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival to apply for a Sri Lanka ETA. Purpose of travel must be clear (for instance: tourism
• visiting friends/family
• business meetings) and you must show intent to leave at the end of stay. However
• it’s always a good idea to keep your travel itinerary
• hotel bookings
• and return flight tickets handy
• as you may be asked for these upon arrival.

Required Documents

1 documents

Application Tips

1. All travelers must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
2. Processing timelines may vary based on embassy workload.
3. Double-check travel dates before submitting.

Common Reasons for Visa Rejection

• Invalid Passport Damaged or expired passport. Passport not valid for the required duration beyond intended stay.
• Criminal Record or Security Concerns Any criminal background
• even if minor. Being considered a risk to national security or public policy.
• Previous Visa Rejections or Overstays Past refusals for the same or another country. History of overstaying or violating visa terms.
• Insufficient Financial Proof Bank balance is too low to cover the trip. No evidence of regular income or stable financial status. Inconsistent or suspicious financial documents.

How to Avoid Visa Rejection

1. Complete application form accurately without any mistakes.
2. Submit genuine, complete, and properly organized supporting documents.
3. Show sufficient financial proof covering entire travel duration.
4. Clearly explain travel purpose with supporting evidence.